complimented

Example Sentences

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Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

On Aug. 20, 2021, after being complimented for a post that was viewed more than 15,000 times, Wang responded to a Chinese official: “Thank you leader,” according to the plea agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Papic also complimented the Chinese on smart strategic thinking about energy requirements.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In it, the first lady complimented Maxwell on a recent profile of Epstein that had appeared in New York magazine and invites her to call her when she is back in New York.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

I felt most beautiful when my mother’s patrons complimented her on her beauty, because in the next breath, they would also say I looked like her.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat